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Mohali, India
Flexible start date.
Plaksha University www
Various position types
Assistant Professor  •  Associate Professor  •  Full Professor  •  Postdoctoral Scholar  •  Tenured Professor  •  Visiting Assistant Professor  •  Visiting Associate Professor  •  Visiting Professor  •  Research Assistant

Various fields
Development; Growth  •  Econometrics  •  Environmental; Ag. Econ.  •  Experimental Economics  •  Finance  •  International Finance/Macro  •  Macroeconomics; Monetary  •  Behavioral Economics  •  Any field  •  Business Economics  •  Marketing  •  Operations Research  •  Statistics  •  Microeconomic theory  •  Applied microeconomics
19 Nov 2024
30 Jul 2025
14 Nov 2025

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Economics

Plaksha University, Mohali, India

Full-Time Academic & Research Position (Tenure Track / Tenured / Visiting)

Plaksha University invites talented academicians, Ph.D. scholars and postdoctoral fellows, who have a zeal for interdisciplinary and impactful research & teaching, to apply for tenure-track/ tenured/ visiting Faculty of Economics.

We offer a thriving research and innovation ecosystem and are looking for top-notch faculty across diverse domains such as economics, statistics, computer science, data science, AI/ML, applied mathematics, finance, marketing, public policy, social sciences, and design. We welcome applications from all nationalities and diversity.

Why Plaksha:

  • Opportunity to build an institution, interdisciplinary academic programs (undergraduate/ graduate/ doctoral level), and research lab
  • High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
  • Attractive salary structureProfessional Development Allowance to encourage registration with professional bodies, attendance at seminars or conferences, subscription to journals and similar expenses for continuous career development .
  • Attractive start-up research grants to the tune of INR 25,00,000 (USD 30,000) to assist in initiating research
  • Consulting opportunity for 1 day a week with 90% revenue share to faculty; support with making industry connections in leading corporates and start-ups through a dedicated Center for Corporate Partnerships and Careers
  • 2 summer months as mini-sabbatical at a reputed research-focused international university supported for tenure-track assistant professors
  • 1-on-1 mentorship from top academicians in one’s research area
  • Support for research and teaching through university sponsored fellowships for Ph.D. students and research fellows
  • High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
  • Opportunity to interact and collaborate with colleagues educated and trained in top Institutions and access to a unique eco-system of 100 founders with proven entrepreneurial track record
  • Opportunity to build a greenfield institution and play a role in shaping the fabric of the university and its role in the world.
  • Fast-tracked opportunities for academic leadership positions
  • A dedicated Office of Research that provides assistance on research administrative issues and support with grant proposals.

Key responsibilities: The responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level including the development of innovative curriculum and pedagogy, conducting research, and helping to build research centers & laboratories of global eminence, along with innovative curriculum and pedagogy. Faculty are expected to:

  • Teach up to 4 courses per year (1 course = 3 credits = up to 42 contact hours per semester)
  • Contribute to Plaksha’s research mission by participating in its world-class research program that involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, PhD scholars, and post-doctoral fellows
  • Raise research funds through government and private agencies and international consortiums.

Appointment: As early as January 2025

Eligibility:A Ph.D. from a world-class university with an excellent track record of intellectual impact. Some international experience is desirable.

Flexible career tracks: Tenure-track/tenured, Professor of Practice, Visiting & Adjunct positions, Joint industry appointments

Plaksha University is supportive of dual-careers and is an equal opportunity/ affi rmativeaction employer. We are committed to maintaining diversity and welcome applicationsfrom all nationalities, and encourage women, members from LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and other diverse communities. Citizenship of India is not a requirement. Foreign nationals with fl uency in English areencouraged to apply.

About Plaksha University:

Situated in Chandigarh tricity, India, Plaksha University is a collective philanthropic initiative by a global community of 100+ business leaders and academicians. A greenfield university, Plaksha is developing a transformational model of engineering education and research that integrates technology, design, entrepreneurship, and liberal arts. Plaksha represents the bold aspirations of 21st century India and has its mission anchored around three pillars: reimagining technology education, research to impact grand challenges, and catalyzing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In a short span of time, Plaksha has inked partnerships with the UC Berkeley, Purdue University, Cornell University, UC San Diego, SRI International, IISc Bangalore, IITs and many other leading institutions. Plaksha is building distinctive research centers on Digital Agriculture, Water Security, Digital Health, Clean Energy and Climate and a university-vide Data Science Institute. Plaksha’s growing and thriving community includes 200+ students, 30+ faculty, 100+ staff including researchers and scholars.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Candidates need to submit the application via Interfolio.
  • Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

For more details, please visit www.plaksha.edu.in

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/39648/positions. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Alpha, Sector 101, IT City Rd,, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video

Philadelphia, United States
Starts 2025-07-01. Duration: 2 years
Business Economics and Public Policy, Wharton School www
University of Pennsylvania www
Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Various fields
Development; Growth  •  Environmental; Ag. Econ.  •  Experimental Economics  •  Labor; Demographic Economics  •  Public Economics  •  Behavioral Economics
9 Oct 2024
1 Jul 2025
1 Jul 2025

FACULTY RESEARCH ANALYST

The successful candidate will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem, Susanna Berkouwer, Benjamin Lockwood, Corinne Low, Judd Kessler, and Alex Rees-Jones. Topics energy and the environment and/or development economics (van Benthem, Berkouwer); public and behavioral economics (Lockwood, Rees-Jones); labor, gender, and experimental economics (Low, Kessler). There are several open positions.

Examples of recent projects include:

Berkouwer and van Benthem: efficiency losses from imperfect environmental policies, energy efficiency adoption, carbon offsets, infrastructure construction, land protection and biodiversity, and hurricane insurance.

Rees-Jones and Lockwood: evaluating the merits of state-run lotteries, using wealth taxes to reduce inequality, studying strategies to reduce tax evasion, assessing the role of tax complexity, conducting welfare analysis that incorporates behavioral biases, and assessing the promise of new mechanisms for matching students to schools.

Low and Kessler: Studying the impact of grade-optional policies, running experiments to measure hiring bias among employers, examining changes in women’s labor force participation over time, studying the unequal division of home production within the household, and studying mechanisms to reduce hiring bias.

You will join Wharton’s Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) and become part of a cohort of predoctoral research fellows. BEPP offers many opportunities for personal and professional development through learning new technical skills, attending seminars, and taking courses. In some instances, predoc RAs have become co-authors of academic papers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses, cleaning and analyzing data, writing research reports, conducting background research and literature reviews, identifying and obtaining secondary data, coding survey questionnaires, and managing field activities. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics or related disciplines, an ability to manage work flows on multiple projects, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about social science research and has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis. You will work closely with Professors van Benthem, Berkouwer, Kessler, Lockwood, Low, and Rees-Jones, who will provide supervision on research and offer mentorship on academic development more broadly. You will also be encouraged to be an active part of the research community, within the BEPP department and in relevant Wharton research centers. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science.

QUALIFICATIONS

● BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline;

● Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred;

● Ability to analyze data and write reports;

● Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2025. This position is eligible for full Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $55,000 – $60,000 plus benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay. Remote work may be possible for a temporary period.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on-line at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207.

For the application to be considered complete, please submit a brief cover letter, explaining your interest in the position, a cv including three references, and all your academic transcripts. We will review applications on a rolling basis. In your cover letter please indicate which professors you are particularly interested in working with.

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women, minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will also consider applicants who are not yet authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Wharton’s Business Economics and Public Policy Department is an applied microeconomics department that has been an innovative force in research, teaching, and public service. Areas of faculty expertise include energy and environmental economics, development economics, industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics, public and urban economics, and gender and discrimination. Our faculty have held presidential appointments on federal regulatory commissions, held research appointments and fellowships in government and not-for-profit think tanks, and serve on the boards of many corporations.

The Wharton Climate Center supports cutting edge research, provides thought leadership, and brings together stakeholders from academia, government, and the private sector to design smart public and private sector policies related to topics such as climate change, renewable energy, air and water pollution, waste disposal, biodiversity, and deforestation. See https://esg.wharton.upenn.edu/centers-labs/climate-center/.

Penn Development Research Initiative (PDRI) projects focus on various aspects of international development including education, health, governance, environment, gender, urbanization and migration, labor markets, poverty, and economic growth. Through regular seminars, conferences, collaborative research projects, and dissemination activities, PDRI makes it possible for faculty and graduate students at Penn to expand their efforts to conduct research that advances science and contributes to the improvement of well-being in developing countries. See https://pdri.upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: 1354 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, 3620 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Degree required: Bachelors
Job start date: 2025-07-01
Job duration: 2 years
Salary: 55,000 to 60,000 USD
Letters of reference required: 3
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video

Duisburg, Germany
Starts 2025-10-01. Duration: 3 years
Mercator School of Management www
University of Duisburg-Essen www
Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Various fields
International Trade  •  Urban; Rural; Regional Economics  •  Health; Education; Welfare
3 Mar 2025
11 May 2025
25 May 2025
25 May 2025

Call for Applications

“Regional Disparities and Economic Policy”

(Doctoral Research Training Group funded by the German Research Foundation)

The causes and consequences of regional disparities are subject to a lively debate both in academia and in public. Our Graduate Program in “Regional Disparities and Economic Policy” aims to provide an outstanding education for doctoral students in its research area while at the same time contributing to frontier research in the fields of labor, public, macro, gender, health and regional/urban economics.

Combining the expertise of 11 professors with different methodological skills, institutional knowledge, and data access from the University of Duisburg-Essen, the Ruhr-University of Bochum and the Technical University Dortmund, our research training group promises internationally visible scientific output and an excellent academic training environment for PhD candidates.

Application deadline May 25, 2025. For the full-text of Call for Applications and the Application Instructions, please visit https://www.regional-disparities.de/applications/

We offer up to 8 fully-funded doctoral research positions (Salary Info: 75%, TV-L E13; 3 years with the possibility of continuation funding) for the cohort of students to enter in October 2025.

What we offer

· A tailor-made qualification program, enabling high-quality PhD dissertations in three years, including targeted course-work, funding for (international) research stays, conference and summer school participation, as well as an excellent supervision environment and job market support.

· A unique research environment and infrastructure in the dynamic Ruhr Valley Region in Germany, with principal investigators from four different economics departments, an extensive network of local and international expertise that is regularly tied into the qualification and research program.

· We are dedicated to the promotion of equal opportunity and diversity and therefore encourage applications from females, minority groups, parents, and people with different national backgrounds.

· The program is in English and we support accepted international students in obtaining visa, housing, etc.

What we expect from successful candidates:

· A master’s degree in Economics or a related field (expected to be) completed by October 2025. A strong background in Economics is desired, but can to some extent be compensated by a strong background in Mathematics or Statistics.

· Advanced skills in econometrics as well as experience in programming and in dealing with large data sets is advantageous.

· A strong passion for research and a willingness to engage in one or more sub-fields within economics, including labor, public, macro, gender, or health economics, with the purpose of capturing and analyzing regional disparities in the selected field.

The RTG subscribes to the principles outlined in the Code of Ethics of the German Economic Association. We cherish values of professional and intellectual integrity, honesty, care, and transparency—and oppose any discriminatory behavior or harassment.

To apply, send a message to cagla.diner-eken@uni-due.de. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Lotharstr. 65, Duisburg, 47057, Germany
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-10-01
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting June, 2025.

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Flexible start date. Duration: 6 months
Animal Welfare Economics Working Group www
Research Assistant
Any field
15 Dec 2024
15 Feb 2025
1 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025

Research Assistant, Animal Welfare Economics Working Group

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group invites applications for a part-time research fellow (5-10 hours per week). The successful candidate will build a dataset library and help with other academic infrastructure projects. The position is ideal for doctoral students who are looking for remote work that can facilitate research in a growing area of inquiry (though the individual must be authorized to work in the United States). The start date is flexible, with some preference for starting before April 2025. This is a project-based contractor position. Compensation starts at $50/hour, commensurate with experience.

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group exists to coordinate and support an international, interdisciplinary network of researchers, bringing together economists, legal scholars, philosophers, and many others. The Working Group is interested in theoretical research on including losses or benefits to animals in economic analyses, applied empirical work on the effects of policies or industry structure on animal welfare, and anything else within the purview of economics as it relates to the well-being of animals reared for food and fiber, kept as companions or in zoos, and living in the wild.

Desired qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, statistics, psychology, computer science, or a related field
  • Strong performance in relevant coursework at the undergraduate level
  • Current or recent graduate studies in one of the above areas or a related field
  • The ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong written communication skills

To Apply:

To apply, please complete this form. In your cover letter, please provide background on your interest in the work of the Animal Welfare Economics Working Group and summarize why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications received before February 15, 2025, will be given full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. For additional information about the position, contact Bob Fischer (fischer@txstate.edu).

To apply, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi18yuyB6O4KiefLlYMqYTvD2HSNtqwpZnW_ZPPUz1cUp4yA/viewform?usp=sf_link. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: See advertisement
Degree required: Bachelors
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 6 months
Salary: 50 USD
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting February, 2025.

Freiburg, Germany
Flexible start date. Duration: 2 years
Department of Quantitative Finance www
University of Freiburg www
Postdoctoral Scholar  •  Research Assistant  •  Doctoral student
Finance
25 Feb 2025
10 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025

The Department of Quantitative Finance (chaired by Prof. Dr. Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz) at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg invites applications for a

Research Assistant Position (Post-doctoral or PhD)

in the area of Financial Economics or Mathematical Finance.

The appointment (75% TV-L E13, Baden-Württemberg scale) will be made starting April 15th, 2025, or later for 2 years and may be prolongable to at most 6 years and could be increased to 100%.

Applicants should have completed an above-average degree in economics, mathematics, or statistics. Experience in data work and implementation in the software R, MATLAB or Python is highly appreciated.

The position will be embedded into the research group of Prof. Dr. Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz with a broad range of research topics related to credit risk, option pricing and hedging, risk and portfolio management and the impact of climate risk on financial markets. The position has a teaching duty of 3 contact hours per week and candidates are expected to participate in the teaching program of the department.

Good English language skills are indispensable. Knowledge of German is not required but advantageous.

The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer. Applications including a letter of motivation, CV with education details, list of publications, documentation of teaching experience and relevant certificates are welcome as early as possible. The review process will start on March 10th, 2025. The application deadline is March 31st, 2025.

Post-doctoral candidates should include two letters of reference submitted by the referees via EconJobMarket or send directly to eva.luetkebohmert@finance.uni-freiburg.de.

Applications should be submitted on EconJobMarket or send directly to:

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Institute for Economic Research

Department of Quantitative Finance

Prof. Dr. Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz

Rempartstr. 16

79098 Freiburg im Breisgau

or electronically to eva.luetkebohmert@finance.uni-freiburg.de.

Further information about the Department of Quantitative Finance can be found at

https://www.finance.uni-freiburg.de/

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Location of job: Rempartstr. 16, Freiburg, 79098, Germany
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 2 years
Application deadline: 31 Mar 2025 midnight UTC

Coventry, United Kingdom
Starts 2025-08-01.
Economics www
University of Warwick www
Research Assistant
Any field
27 Feb 2025
31 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025

This is an opportunity to work on an exciting new project.

The Research Assistant will support the Project Leader Federico Rossi and his collaborators in the successful execution of the project “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023. The project will leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.

The position is particularly suitable for someone interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics or related fields. Pre-doctoral Research Assistants previously working on this project have been admitted to prestigious PhD programs at New York University and Imperial College London..

The post is initially for 1 year in the first instance, with the possibility to renew it for a second year.

We require an individual who has an interest in the research area, who is pro-active and willing to work as part of a team.

The work will involve collecting and harmonizing micro-level data from countries at different levels of development to construct novel facts on the accumulation and utilization of human skills in a variety of contexts. The Research Assistant will also collaborate to the development and estimation of theoretical models that will be used to assess the impacts of several educational and training policies on economic development. The job will involve close collaboration and frequent interactions with the Project Leader and his collaborators.

The Department of Economics has become widely regarded as one of the top economics department in the UK and Europe. We consistently rank highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and are currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2024. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, 99% of the Department’s research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent - placing us 2nd in the UK for economics.

Please note that there is a two-stage application process as follows:

  1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 31 March 2025 (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, CV and two reference letters.

    2, Complete a Warwick University application form. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references on the Warwick portal. To access the Warwick application, please visit the University’s online recruitment system by clicking on this link: https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2580-Research-Assistant-110317-0225/en-GB

Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.

Application deadline for full consideration: 31 March 2025 (midnight GMT)

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Location of job: Department of Economics, University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AL:, United Kingdom
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-08-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 2
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video
Application deadline: 31 Mar 2025 midnight UTC

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Starts 2025-09-01. Duration: 4 years
Economics www
Erasmus University Rotterdam www
Doctoral student
Various fields
Development; Growth  •  Labor; Demographic Economics  •  Public Economics  •  Applied microeconomics
27 Feb 2025
24 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025

Erasmus School of Economics is opening a full time PhD position in the General Economics department, for the duration of four years starting in September 2025. The position is open to candidates interested in topics related to Applied Microeconomics, especially Labor Economics, Development Economics, Personnel Economics, and Organization Economics.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in economics to join our research team and work on cutting-edge topics related to inequality in labor markets. The successful candidate will explore issues such as income and wealth disparities, access to opportunities, and the role of organizations and public policies in addressing labor market inequalities. The position offers the opportunity to engage in theoretical and empirical research (applied econometrics), collaborate with leading scholars, and contribute to the academic and policy debates surrounding economic inequality. The position is open for candidates interested in any type of experimental methods (natural, field, lab or survey).

Expected output
At least three publications. Our goal is to publish in top journals in economics or management.

Job requirements

We welcome PhD candidates who aspire to a career in research.

To become one of our PhD candidates, you will need to be admitted to one of Erasmus School of Economics' graduate schools, the Tinbergen Institute or the Erasmus Research Institute in Management (ERIM).

Applicants should have a strong background in economics, quantitative methods, and a keen interest in labor market.

General Requirements:

  • MPhil or Research Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Physics is preferred
    • Candidates with an MSc or MA degree are required to successfully complete 1 year of courses at the graduate school they are part of (Research Qualifications at the Tinbergen Institute or courses at ERIM)
  • Excellent study results for both the bachelor and master’s degree
  • Interest in and strong motivation for scientific research explained in a statement of purpose.
  • GRE test is required for all entering PhD students. Valid GRE (revised) General Test results are required from all PhD applicants (all 3 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing). Successful applicants typically perform among the top-10% of test-takers on the quantitative part of the GRE; applicants with a Q score below 160 will not be considered.
  • Excellent command of English (IELTS/TOEFL). Students whose native language is not English are therefore required to demonstrate English proficiency by:
    • holding a degree from a Dutch university or an institution at which English is the language of instruction, or
    • scoring at least 100 on the TOEFL iBT test or 7 on the IELTS test.
  • Two (academic) reference letters, preferably from a thesis supervisor or research project supervisor. Please send letter to doctoraloffice@ese.eur.nl
  • Curriculum Vitae

More information can be found on the website: https://www.eur.nl/en/ese/working/phd-vacancies and https://www.eur.nl/en/vacancies/phd-position-economics

To apply, visit https://www.eur.nl/en/vacancies/phd-position-economics. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Burg Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: 4 years
Letters of reference required: 2

Copenhagen, Denmark
Flexible start date. Duration: 15 months
Department of Economics www
University of Copenhagen www
Research Assistant
Various fields
Environmental; Ag. Econ.  •  Other  •  Business Economics
5 Mar 2025
23 Mar 2025
23 Mar 2025

The Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites candidates for a research assistant as soon as possible.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time research professional on the research project “Public Sector leadership Research Program” until the end of 2025 or until the end of June 2026 if the project is extended. Our project is broadly within applied microeconomics and topical real-world issues, including:

  • Governance and Corporate Finance with a focus on owner management and family firms.
  • Sustainability governance focusing on corporate carbon emission and waste management in Danish firms.
  • Leadership and talent allocation in private and public sectors. Is there a talent allocation crisis in the Danish public sector?

You will work closely together with and be supervised and mentored by University of Copenhagen Professor Morten Bennedsen, Columbia Business School Professor Daniel Wolfenzon and Washington University Professor Margarita Tsoutsoura. The position is based at the University of Copenhagen. Extended stays at other institutions are possible but salary is received, and income tax is paid in Denmark.

A background in economics is a plus, but not necessary – we welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure to economics and finance.

Principal duties & responsibilities

  • Support ongoing research project, compile, manipulate, and analyze data primarily at the dedicated research server at Statistic Denmark.
  • Proofreads and edits citations of funded research reports, working papers, and publications.
  • Contribute research communication to a broader audience and to stakeholders.

Knowledge, skills & abilities (not all are required)

  • Master’s degree required. Relevant research experience preferred but not necessary.
  • Familiarity with statistics software such as Stata and programming languages such as Python and R.
  • Course(s) in econometrics and statistics.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Excellent and professional verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work well independently, as well as with others, and to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to seek out, coordinate, and appropriately disseminate information.

Strategy of the Faculty of the Social Sciences
The Department of Economics is part of the Faculty of the Social Sciences. The Faculty is a successful academic community that strives to put knowledge into action by:

  • Engaging partners in the co-creation of knowledge, learning and social change.
  • Empowering our students to become reflective and responsible citizens who have the vision, the knowledge and the competences to change society for the better.
  • Energising global, European and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact

For more on the Faculty strategy, see SAMF strategy.

Terms of Employment

  • Further information on qualification requirements as research assistant can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2019 here: Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
  • Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
  • The salary range starts at DKK 32,998.16 (EUR approx. 4,423) per month + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: recruitment process.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see eu charter for researchers.

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: ism.ku.dk.

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk - please refer to ID number: 211-0328/25-2O #1.

Additional information about the position can be obtained from the Professor Morten Bennedsen, e-mail: mobe@econ.ku.dk, phone +45-35334278.

How to Apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

  • Motivated application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diploma (master and bachelor)
  • Other relevant material

The closing date for applications is 23 March 2025 23:59 CET.

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

To apply, visit https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1307&departmentId=18989&ProjectId=163532&MediaId=4638. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Øster Farimagsgade 5, Copenhagen, 1353, Denmark
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 15 months

London, United Kingdom
Flexible start date.
Economics www
University of Warwick www
Research Assistant
Public Economics
4 Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025

The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is a new centre held between the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Warwick, dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of taxation policies and practices. Led by Dr Arun Advani (Warwick) and Dr Andy Summers (LSE), research will be undertaken to generate rigorous quantitative evidence on tax at the top, develop targeted and feasible reforms, and communicate findings transparently to policy, media and civil society stakeholders.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 17 March 2025 at 11.55pm

As a Research Economist, you will undertake research in order to contribute to and support work of the CenTax.

The job will include a variety of tasks providing excellent preparation for doctoral programmes in public economics or a career in quantitative analysis of public policy. As well as data cleaning, validation and analysis, you will contribute to research designs, prepare and deliver presentations to academic and policy audiences, and edit academic papers. There will also be opportunities for co-authorship of papers and reports where this is merited by significant independent intellectual contribution.

Due to secured funding, we are now able to recruit another Research Economist to join the CenTax team. As a Research Economist, you will undertake research in order to contribute to and support work of the CenTax.

The base location will be the HMRC Datalab, London.

Please note that there is a two-stage application process as follows:

1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by Monday 17 March (midnight GMT). Please submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification detailed in the job description.

2. Complete a Warwick University application form https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2597-Research-Economist-109992-0325/en-GB . This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application. To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).

Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.

Coding Test Date: week commencing 17 March 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 24 March 2025

To apply for this position, log in and choose your Applicant role (or, if you have no account, create one).
Location of job: HMRC Datalab, London, E20 1HZ, United Kingdom
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Application deadline: 17 Mar 2025 midnight UTC

Coventry, United Kingdom
Flexible start date. Duration: 18 months
Economics www
University of Warwick www
Research Assistant
Any field
13 Feb 2025
17 Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025

We require an individual who has an interest in the research area, who is pro-active and willing to work as part of a team. This Research Assistant (CAGE) position will assist Dr Amrita Kulka and Dr Nikhil Datta in the successful execution of their Big Data project “Planning and the UK Housing System” funded and supported by CAGE. The Research Assistant will be expected to assist with the construction, cleaning, manipulating and analysis of Big Data. They will also conduct reviews of existing literature, datasets, and policy documents and work closely with Dr Kulka and Dr Datta throughout to disseminate project outcomes and draft presentations, reports, and academic papers.

You will have completed a masters degree in Economics by the start date. In exceptional cases we might consider a candidate with a completed bachelors degree.

CAGE is an established research centre based in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick, and has recently been awarded £7.1 million by the Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) to continue its research programme for the next five years.

In the face of plummeting housing affordability in the UK, the overall project examines multiple dimensions of the UK housing and planning system, with several sub-projects addressing different policy-relevant questions. These include topics centred around the role of the planning system in reducing housing supply and affordability, generating market power in the housing market as well as questions related to the role of information flows in housing search. For further details, please check the lead researchers’ websites or reach out to them with questions via email.

The start date is flexible, and the contract will be for 18 months with scope for discussion.

The Department of Economics has become widely regarded as one of the top economics departments in the UK and Europe. We consistently rank highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and are currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2024. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, 99% of the Department’s research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent - placing us 2nd in the UK for economics.

For further information about the Economics Department, please visit our website: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/

To apply, please complete the following two stages:

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification of the attached job description under the Warwick advert page.

Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past the deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm GMT).

You must complete both stages for your application to be considered.

In the week prior to the interview, the selected candidates will be given a coding test.

Coding Test Date: week commencing 24 March 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 31 March 2025

Start Date: tentatively 1 May 2025 (flexible)

To apply for this position, log in and choose your Applicant role (or, if you have no account, create one).
Location of job: Department of Economics, University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AL:, United Kingdom
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 18 months
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting March, 2025.
Application deadline: 17 Mar 2025 midnight UTC

Frederiksberg, Denmark
Starts 2025-09-01. Duration: 36 months
Department of Economics www
Copenhagen Business School www
Doctoral student
Business Economics  •  Management, General
22 Jan 2025
17 Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for three PhD scholarships in Economics and Management under the theme of “Ports as Energy Transition Hubs”. The starting date is 1st September 2025.

The scholarships are part of the POTENT Doctoral Networks funded by a grant from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network call 2023. PhD position 1 and 3 are based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation as affiliated with CBS Maritime. PhD position 2 is based at the Department of Economics as affiliated with the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI). You will find the application deadline and the application link at the end of this advertisement.

Ports as Energy Transition Hubs (POTENT) Network – The PhD Positions

The primary objective of the three distinct PhD positions is to investigate how ports can support and accelerate the clean energy transition in Europe. Please indicate which of the three positions you are applying to in your application.

PhD Position 1 – Facilitators of the clean energy transition: Port governance and business model innovation: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation working with Henrik Sornn-Friese and Michele Acciaro as project leads, and will focus on the topics of port governance, business model innovation, institutional entrepreneurship, and clean energy transition. You will be applying methods such as case study designs, comparative analysis, and mixed-method integration as you work on your project. The successful candidate will be seconded with KEDGE Business School (France) and the Port of Esbjerg (Denmark) during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Develop a taxonomy/DCM tool for port authorities about value proposition of ports with regards to the clean energy transition, (2) Design a theoretical framework for broader business eco-system based on mid-range theory aiming to explain and envisage how ports can innovate their business models to facilitate and profit from the clean energy transition, and (3) Outline policy recommendation/DCM tool under a case study design based on case studies of ports transitioning to become clean energy hubs.

PhD Position 2 – Socio-economic aspects of energy port transition: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Economics working with Tooraj Jamasb and Christine Brandstätt and will mainly focus on energy infrastructure development and related topics such as offshore energy, economic regulation, green fuels and their interface and relation with onshore and inland energy systems and infrastructure. You will use the appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods in your research. The successful candidate will be seconded with the Norwegian School of Economics and the Danish Utility Regulator during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Review and assess the state-of-the-art in economics of energy infrastructure development in support of the green energy transition, (2) Explore new economic regulatory frameworks and models for energy infrastructure and ports, (3) Assess new market designs, business models, stakeholder engagement, innovation strategies, and energy policies that support green transition, and (4) Study integration and linkages between offshore infrastructure and resources with the wider energy systems.

PhD Position 3 – Energy Ports in System and Network Perspective: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation working with Henrik Sornn-Friese and Tooraj Jamasb as project leads and will focus on the topics of energy technology systems, renewable energy supply chain, environmental impact assessment. You will be applying methods such as multi-perspective system and network analysis as you work on your project. The successful candidate will be seconded with Kühne Logistics University (Germany) and the UNCTAD, United Nations (Switzerland) during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Investigate this role in a system perspective, looking particularly at the development of onshore power supply (OPS) for cruise ships in ports, (2) Address OPS in ports from the perspective of sector coupling linking the energy and maritime sectors, (3) Assess the position of ports in the renewable energy supply chain, linking ports to offshore renewable energy sectors as well as the inland economy, and (4) study the system of ports in a regional/global context with a view to network externalities and achieving economies of scale.

About the Department of Economics at CBS

The Department of Economics (ECON) provides research, teaching, and knowledge exchange within the core areas of economics, i.e., microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research and comprises three research centres: Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), Centre for Innovation (CFI), and Pension Research Centre (PeRCent).

  • Core research areas of the Department of Economics are:
  • Behavior, Incentives and Economic Design
  • Design Employment and the Functioning of Labor Markets
  • Energy, Environment and Resources
  • Firm Behavior, Innovation and the Functioning of Markets
  • Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation
  • Globalization, Migration and Urbanization;
  • Quantitative/Empirical Methods and Data Science
  • Welfare: Education, Health Care and Pensions

The Department of Economics has a strong research focus and has been successful in fundraising activities. It is currently hosting research projects supported by the Danish/EU research councils, as well as private foundations and companies.

About the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure

The Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI) conducts research in tomorrow’s energy infrastructure from an economic policy point-of-view to ensure a successful transition towards a new sustainable European Energy Infrastructure based on volatile and largely renewable energy sources.

CSEI is established in the form of a European research centre at CBS’ Department of Economics and delivers expertise and new knowledge as well as education within energy infrastructure in close cooperation with stakeholders from the sector, the European Commission and society at large.

About the Department of Strategy and Innovation at CBS

The Department of Strategy and Innovation’s (SI) research is focused on strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship and international business. The department’s ambition is to host an internationally leading environment for research and teaching within the broad area of strategy. The department’s research is generally cross-disciplinary. Faculty members have backgrounds in management, economics, sociology and economic geography. The theoretical foundation for research in these areas is eclectic, combining strategy, innovation, and/or internationalization theory with insights from economics, sociology, psychology, and economic geography. The department has 45 faculty members (professors, associate professors, tenure track assistant professors), 8 administrative staff, and 30 members of staff who are hired on temporary contracts as research assistants, post docs or PhD students.

The department puts substantial emphasis on the solid application of scientific research method. The department has a pluralistic approach to research methods that includes, for example, formal theoretical models, quantitative empirical methods such as (lab and field) experiments, econometric applications to register data or survey data, as well as qualitative research methods. PhD project proposals should be based on coherent theoretical arguments and contain well-informed methodological considerations. To find out more about the department please go to https://www.cbs.dk/si.

About CBS Maritime

CBS Maritime is a cross-departmental research center at CBS, established in 2013, that focuses on maritime economics, business, and policy. It serves as a hub for maritime research, education, and industry engagement, fostering collaboration between academia and key stakeholders in shipping, ports, and maritime industry.

CBS Maritime conducts research on critical topics such as decarbonization and clean energy, sustainable shipping, maritime digitalization, and supply chain innovation. Its studies aim to inform best practices and policy development for the maritime sector worldwide. Key educational initiatives (e.g., the B.Sc. in International Shipping and Trade, the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, and the higher diploma degree HD Maritime) integrate CBS Maritime’s research into academic study programs.

About the POTENT Doctoral Network

The POTENT project is an EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network focused on the topic of ports as energy transition hubs. This collaborative research project provides a fantastic opportunity for researchers interested in the clean energy transition and the role that ports can play in this transition. It aims to integrate knowledge of engineering (e.g., mechanical and electrical engineering) and social sciences (economics, sociology, and anthropology) in a doctoral training programme across 8 European research institutions and 15 industry actors. The POTENT consortium brings together a multidisciplinary research team from across Europe to train experts in port energy systems and develop key skills to deliver a just and sustainable energy transition. Ports are increasingly recognized as key enablers of the clean energy transition, playing a crucial role in supporting Europe’s shift toward climate neutrality and energy security.

Other PhD positions in the network

You can find details on all open positions in the network at https://potentmsca.cbs.dk

DC4 – Chalmers University of Technology Smart ports (digitalization) and systems integration between ports and energy systems

DC5 – Chalmers University of Technology Integrated Analysis of E-Fuel Policy, Infrastructure, and Energy Resilience in Maritime Transitions

DC6 – Chalmers University of TechnologyElectrified Ports and Grid Dynamics: Synthetic Grids, Impact Methodologies, and Real-World Case Analyses

DC7 – The Technical University of Denmark Green Maritime fuel transition taking into account risk and uncertainty

DC8 – The Technical University of Denmark Optimizing Port Operations through Edge Computing and AI-Enhanced Digital Infrastructure

DC9 – Kühne Logistics University Governance structures and strategies to foster the clean energy transition

DC10 – Kühne Logistics University Low and zero emission fuels port geographies

DC11 – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Digital technologies for getting insights into urban energy dynamics and port-city interactions

DC12 – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Market design, and tariff structures for unlocking flexibility in harbors

DC13 – World Maritime University Assessing stakeholders urban-port relationships and sustainable management strategies through circular approaches and emerging business models

DC14 – Norwegian School of Economics Business models and value chains for the energy transition in transport

DC15 – Kedge Business School Port governance for energy ports under the sustainable energy transition

About CBS’ PhD Programme

The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives you the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and professors, supported by research related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.

CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organisation of this type and it is expected that the applicants show an interest in joining the department's research environment. You can read more about the departments’ research here: https://www.cbs.dk/econ/ and http://www.cbs.dk/si/.

MSCA Application Requirements

According to the mobility requirements of the MSCA guidelines candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organization (i.e. Denmark in this case) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.

Application and admission requirements

The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.

To be considered the applicant must

  • have a basic education at master's level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)
  • have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://ufm.dk/en/education/the-danish-education-system/grading-system)
  • have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor's and master's degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master's degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted.
  • have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
  • master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking
  • have the aptitude to complete the required Ph.D. coursework in advanced economics subjects.

4+4 PhD scheme

For admission to the 4 + 4 PhD scheme, the applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have passed subjects corresponding to 60 ECTS in a relevant master's programme within the CBS' subject areas.

The minimum weighted grade point average is 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the entire programme (i.e. for the full bachelor and one year of the master studies together), and at least the grade 10 for the bachelor thesis or equivalent final examination project. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. Applicants who are not enrolled in a master's programme at CBS will be assessed by the Admissions Office.

The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It is your explanation of how you would approach the PhD project, referring explicitly back to one of the two descriptions under “The Research Projects” above. The project description must include:

  • a presentation of an original research question
  • a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
  • a presentation of the proposed empirical material
  • a work plan for the three years

More information can be found here:

https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission

In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:

  • diploma for bachelor's and master's degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
  • documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
  • a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
  • list of articles and publications (if applicable)
  • example of written work (e.g. master's thesis)
  • documentation of English language skills

Please note that an offer of employment is conditional upon successful enrolment in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.

For further information please contact Kristoffer Rae, email potentmsca@cbs.dk. Information about the departments can be found at www.cbs.dk/econ and www.cbs.dk/si Information about the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure can be found at www.csei.eu. Information about CBS Maritime can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/cbs-agenda/areas/cbs-maritime.

Employment and salary

The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and in lieu of a teaching load, the PhD student is expected to contribute with 20% of their time to the deliverables of the projects and their dissemination (for details see “The Research Project” above). This obligation is equivalent to six months’ work (624 net working hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).

Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.

Recruitment procedure

The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.

Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

The application must be sent via the online link below.

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at https://www.cbs.dk/en

For further information on the project, prospective applicants can contact Kristoffer Rae, potentmsca@cbs.dk

For questions about the PhD programme at CBS, you can obtain details from:

ECON Department PhD Coordinator, Professor Dolores Romero Morales, drm.eco@cbs.dk or SI Department PhD Coordinator, Professor H.C. Kongsted, hck.si@cbs.dk

Application Deadline: March 17th, 2025

Closing date: 17 March 2025.

Apply online

*WE TRANSFORM SOCIETY WITH BUSINESS

CBS is a globally recognised business school with deep roots in the Nordic socio-economic model. Our faculty has a broad focus on societal challenges, and we have earned a reputation for high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education.*

We are located at Frederiksberg and have approximately 20,000 full and part-time students, 800 full-time faculty members, 200 PhD students and 700 administrative staff, and a full portfolio of bachelor, master, MBA/EMBA, PhD and executive programmes taught in English and Danish.

Our global profile carries the obligation to address critical challenges in our research and to develop the transformational capabilities of students, graduates and business leaders via our educational activities and opportunities for lifelong learning. Complex challenges call for joint action, and therefore our strategy focuses on strengthening current and starting new partnerships with other sciences, the business community, authorities and civil society.

CBS is working continuously on becoming a diverse and inclusive organisation, and we encourage all regardless of gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religious beliefs, LGBT+ status, cultural background etc. to apply.
Reach out to us if you need assistance in the application or recruitment process, if there is something we should know, or if as a person with disability you wish to make use of your preferential access.

To apply, visit https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs/vacant-positions/phd-scholarships-in-economics-and-management-the-theme-of-ports-as-energy-transition-hubs. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Porcelaenshaven 16A, Frederiksberg, 2000, Denmark
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: 36 months

Milano, Italy
Starts 2025-05-01. Duration: 36 months
Economics www
Bocconi University www
Postdoctoral Scholar  •  Research Assistant
Various fields
Labor; Demographic Economics  •  Political Economy  •  Management, Information Technology
16 Dec 2024
9 Mar 2025
9 Mar 2025

The IGIER Research Center at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi invites applications for a research grant related to project "FIS MUR- DATAGROW Artificial Intelligence Robotics and Growth".

Research Project:

This project aims at deepening our knowledge of how new technologies affect firm and labor market outcomes. The research projects will use microdata to study the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on workers’ careers and firms’ growth.

Job Description:

The candidate will conduct research on topics at the intersection of labor economics and corporate finance. The research projects involve the use of microdata on firms and workers and require strong coding skills, especially in STATA, along with an excellent understanding of econometric analysis. Modeling skills will also be appreciated.

The research grant will last 36 months and start indicatively on 1st May 2025.

If you are interested, please apply here by 9th March 2025.

You may contact faculty@unibocconi.it for any further information.

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=727. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Bocconi University, Via Sarfatti, 25, Milano, Milano, 20136, Italy
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2025-05-01
Job duration: 36 months
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video

Norway
Flexible start date. Duration: 3 years
Department of Economics www
Norwegian University of Science and Technology www
Doctoral student
Various fields
International Finance/Macro  •  Public Economics  •  Behavioral Economics  •  Political Economy  •  Applied microeconomics
20 Feb 2025
9 Mar 2025
9 Mar 2025

Do you have a Master's degree in Economics with excellent results and wish to immerse yourself in the subject through independent research? If yes, you might be the person we are looking for!

The Department of Economics is looking for a committed, curious and ambitious person for a three-year position as a PhD candidate.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality international research across a range of economic topics. We are looking for candidates who wish to conduct research in one of the areas of research at the department. Our main research profile is in the areas of applied microeconomics, such as public economics, political economy, and behavioral economics. Other areas are environmental and resource economics, development economics, international economics, macroeconomics and finance.

We currently have 23 academic staff members, 700 students, and three administrative employees. You will become part of an active and inclusive group of PhD candidates at the department. Through the PhD programme, you will also interact and engage with PhD candidates from other departments at the Faculty of Economics and Management.

This position offers an exciting academic environment, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your research.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of the Department of Economics.

Duties of the position

The main goals of the PhD position are competence building and research training, and you will be admitted to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Economics and Management.

Your tasks as a PhD candidate will be to

  • conduct high quality research
  • take part in an organized programme which includes high level training in relevant topics and research methodology
  • present you own research at national and international scientific conferences

The Department of Economics aims to conduct research at a high international level. Contact with universities and researchers abroad is an important part of this, and we encourage our PhD candidates to spend one or two semesters abroad during their degree.

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

In order to be qualified for this position you must have

  • completed (or be in the process of completing) a master’s degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS) in Economics or Finance
  • a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation.
  • have completed a combination of subjects giving you solid methodological knowledge in econometrics
  • be proficient in English

Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position.

As a result of the new Act relating to universities and university colleges with associated regulations of 01.08.2024, NTNU has, during a transitional period (for decisions on employment in recruitment positions before 1 August 2025), chosen to use the terms of employment in the old regulations of 31 January 2006 no. 102 on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, research fellow, scientific assistant and specialist candidate

Personal characteristics

It is demanding to complete a PhD. To manage this it is advantageous if you are

  • able to work independently
  • able to set goals, make plans to reach these goals and work hard to achieve them
  • inventive and creative
  • able to work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
  • able to discuss preliminary results from your research and take feedback from colleagues into account

A good working environment is important to us. Our work environment is characterized by an informal and friendly atmosphere and close collaboration between our employees. We are looking for a person who

  • works from campus and participates in department activities such as lunch gatherings and weekly research seminars
  • constructively engages in academic discussions with colleagues
  • actively contributes to academic and social activities for the group of PhD candidates as well as the rest of the staff

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will be NOK 536 200,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

The employment period is 3 years.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Economics and Management within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary academic and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

About the application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates

The application must include:

  • transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
  • CV
  • research plan or project proposal containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (1-2 pages)
  • Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
  • academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (not your master's thesis). Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation
  • names and contact information of three relevant referees

Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement”, you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you think this position looks interesting, in line with your qualifications and you are ready to take the next step in your academic journey, we encourage you to apply!

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Anne Borge Johannesen, telephone +47 41 21 52 81, email anne.borge.johannesen@ntnu.no.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Randi Holvik, email: randi.holvik@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 09.03.2025

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

To apply, visit https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/275033/phd-in-economics#%3Fp=1. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Norway
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 3